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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $43,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $40,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,050 $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400
Base Invoice $33,597 $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 225        
Navigation system 1,800        
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 199        
Navigation system 1,589        
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Options (change) 2,025 150 150 150 150
Options (change) 1,788 135 135 135 135
Destination 690 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,765 $82,445 $85,845 $95,545 $98,545
Total Invoice $36,075 $76,605 $79,700 $88,660 $91,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,431
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine280hp V6320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$38,765$82,445$85,845$95,545$98,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,640-7,640-8,740-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$74,805$78,205$86,805$89,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,400$12,000$15,000
Total Invoice$36,075$76,605$79,700$88,660$91,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,099-7,093-8,110-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,075$69,506$72,607$80,550$83,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,101$11,044$13,779

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelPassat7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimVR6740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150$150$150
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$11,955$11,955$13,055$13,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,640$7,640$8,740$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,099-7,093-8,110-8,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelPassat7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.7 in126.4 in
Length188.2 in206.6 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in44.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.2 ft3

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